preference | Definition of preference

1 a person or thing that is preferred over others

my preference is soul music

Synonyms of preference

darling, fave, favorite, minion, pet, speed

Words Related to preference

beloved, dear, sweetheart

jewel, prize, treasure

Phrases Synonymous with preference

cup of tea

Near Antonyms of preference

abomination, anathema, bête noire, bugbear

2 positive regard for something

a preference for cool weather

Synonyms of preference

appetite, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, love affair, partiality, relish, shine, taste, use

Words Related to preference

craving, desire, hankering, longing, thirst, yen

enthusiasm, gusto, interest, passion

bias, prejudice

bent, inclination, leaning, propensity, tendency

tooth

palate

weakness

Near Antonyms of preference

apathy, disinclination

indifference, unconcern

Antonyms of preference

aversion, disfavor, disgust, dislike, distaste, hatred, loathing, mislike

3 the power, right, or opportunity to choose

he was promised his preference when the time came to repaint his bedroom

Synonyms of preference

alternative, choice, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, option, pick, selection, volition, way

Words Related to preference

determination, free will, will

say, voice, vote

inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency

discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity

Near Antonyms of preference

coercion, duress, force

duty, obligation

Hobson's choice

4 a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

a long-sought preference to the position of naval commander

Synonyms of preference

advancement, ascent, creation, elevation, preferment, promotion, rise, upgrade, upgrading

Words Related to preference

aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification

Near Antonyms of preference

deposition, dethronement, discharge, dismissal, expulsion, impeachment, ouster, overthrow, removal, suspension, unmaking, unseating

downfall, fall

Antonyms of preference

abasement, comedown, degradation, demotion, disrating, downgrade, reduction

Synonyms and Antonyms of preference

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